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Y588 MLG

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,095 mi
Last recorded43,095 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 MLG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 43,095 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Feb 2017 43,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,985 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 38,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 31,728 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 31,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 29,833 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 29,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,752 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 28,748 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,322 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,016 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,005 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 21,005 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,714 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 16,713 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 9,721 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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Y588 MLG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y588 MLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y588 MLG registered?

Y588 MLG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y588 MLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y588 MLG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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